Patricia navigates to the website nvidetroit.org, and clicks on Get Data

She finds a map that allows her to look at a geography that covers her neighborhood.

Not only does Patricia find the 3rd grade reading levels for her neighborhood, she’s able to start learning a lot more about the residents in her neighborhood. Patricia finds data such as:

• 69% Have not had transportation prevent them from working, attending appointments, or other daily living activities
• 67% Have not missed appointments, work, or other daily activities due to lack of childcare
• 83% Have at least a high school diploma or GED
• 45% Households with at least one person under age 18 participating in out-of-school programs in the last twelve months
• 50% Currently have their job in Detroit

Based on this information, Patricia realizes that the families in her school are probably struggling with the attending conferences and activities at the end of the school day. She decides to pilot alternative engagement strategies in the new school year, including non-traditional times and a home visit option.

When are families available to meet with teachers?

Patricia also notices a deep dive section on the NVI website, so she requests an account. She learns that some residents in the area could benefit from increased internet and device access.

Patricia begins to have deeper conversations with her families about their digital skills, and how the school can support parents and guardians in engaging with the education of their kids.